Summer is here! That means road trips, hikes, swimming, and so much more! Summer often means more free time, and that means more free time with our dogs! It’s pretty obvious that dogs love going outside, and summer gives us the beautiful weather to explore the great outdoors. Whether it’s your local park or a backpacking trip with your four-legged pal, summer is the time for adventure. But with the freedom also comes a possibly dangerous component – heat. Being … Read more

Most dogs are loving family members that wouldn’t hurt a fly. They’ve never growled at anyone, and couldn’t dream of greeting people with anything but kisses and wagging tails. Unfortunately, some owners suddenly find themselves with dogs that are lunging at people with baring fangs instead of rolling over for belly rubs. As you may have guessed, this could present a number of issues. And it’s true; aggression is a very real problem. It is not something that’s funny, something … Read more

Many of us have no trouble teaching our dogs to not go to the bathroom in the house, it’s “dog 101.” However, many of us live in places where we need our dog to not just go “outside,” but in a certain area, for example the lawn instead of the garden. Or, you may need your dog to go in a litter box or a grass pad on a patio. While this may seem like a hard thing to train, with a … Read more

One of our biggest fears as dog owners is our beloved pets getting lost. How many times have you had close calls? Fluffy slipped out of his collar on a walk, the gardeners left the gate open – so many different things can happen unexpectedly. In fact, it’s estimated that 1 in 3 pets will become lost in their lifetime. Remember, because they are accidents, never really prepare for them. So the best thing we can do is to be … Read more

#1 – Apples (minus the core) An apple a day keeps the veterinarian away? This may be true, apples contain antioxidants that help boost immunity. Plus they’re sweet… dogs love the sweet. Just be sure to throw out the core since apple seeds can be harmful to dogs.   #2 – Spinach Not only is spinach high in iron, but it is also contains calcium for bone health. Spinach also contains anti-inflammatory/anti-cancer properties by way of flavonoids and carotenoids. Related: … Read more

There are some dogs that simply can’t process commercial dog foods. While higher end commercial food may be recommended, sometimes a dog needs an alternative. What if a dog, no matter the brand of food, simply continues to put on weight? Some owners believe that the dog, being part of the pack, needs to eat the way the rest of the pack eats. Listed below are some of the more controversial diets for dogs. Prepared Meals Owners who prepare their … Read more

Summertime; the heat is on, kids are out of school and all thoughts turn to vacation. Then the family dog comes in and plants herself at her human’s feet.  Boarding a dog can be expensive and may be worrisome for a first time owner. Should thoughts of vacation be scrapped? Absolutely not! Below are some of the most dog friendly destinations in North America and some global inspiration Chicago, IL. Chicago boasts miles of parks and walking trails, canine friendly outdoor … Read more

Google the term “Dangerous Dog Breed” and 1,440,000 results appear in less than two seconds. That is one million four hundred- forty thousand results on a subject that really doesn’t exist. There are lists, articles, warnings, news stories all about the top dangerous breeds and how these particular dogs need to be closely watched or simply eradicated from existence. How can a million posters be wrong? Bad Press? The media loves a storm. If there is a dog bite or … Read more